Ascension Texas hospitals earn top honors through American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® program

Ascension Texas is proud to announce that seven of its hospitals have been recognized with the prestigious 2026 American Heart Association (AHA) Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG) awards. These honors reflect Ascension's unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and improving clinical outcomes for patients across the Central Texas region.

The AHA Get With The Guidelines program recognizes hospitals that demonstrate a dedication to following up-to-date, research-based treatment standards, ultimately leading to better care and saving lives. This year's achievements span a wide range of specialized services, including cardiac care, stroke treatment, and resuscitation.

"This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and clinical teams who consistently prioritize excellence in every patient interaction," said Dr. Joshua Pozos, Chief Clinical Officer for Ascension Texas. "By aligning our treatments with the latest clinical research, we are not just meeting rigorous quality standards-we are fostering a culture of continuous improvement that directly impacts the health and well-being of our community."

Ascension Texas hospitals received the following awards:

• Ascension Providence: Target: Ablation Honor Roll; Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) STEMI Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll; Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) NSTEMI Bronze.
• Ascension Seton Hays: Atrial Fibrillation Silver; Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) STEMI Silver Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll; Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) NSTEMI Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll; Stroke Gold Plus with Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll, Target: Type 2 Diabetes.
• Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin: Target: Ablation Honor Roll; Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) STEMI Bronze Plus; Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) NSTEMI Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll; Stroke Gold Plus with Target Stroke Honor Roll, Target: Type 2 Diabetes.
• Ascension Seton Williamson: Target: Ablation Honor Roll; Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) STEMI Silver Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll; Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) NSTEMI Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll; Stroke Gold Plus with Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll, Target: Type 2 Diabetes.
• Dell Children's Medical Center: Resuscitation Silver (Adult); Resuscitation Gold (Infant/Neonatal); Resuscitation Target: Survival; Resuscitation Target: CPR.
• Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus: Resuscitation Target: Survival; Resuscitation Target: CPR.
• Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) STEMI Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll; Stroke Gold Plus with Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll, Target: Type 2 Diabetes.

At Ascension Texas Cardiovascular, you'll find a team of specialists collaborating to provide comprehensive heart care-including heart testing and diagnostics, treatments, medication management, surgical heart care and rehabilitation. Your team of specialists work together, which makes getting the care you need seamless and convenient.

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